STEAM Month highlights the work Rhode Island is currently doing to support STEAM education and economic development. Thanks to Governor Raimondo, Rhode Island has launched:

CS4RI, which made Rhode Island the first state in the nation to offer computer science in every public school;

PrepareRI, which offers advanced coursework and paid internships in STEAM fields to high school students, including the PrepareRI Youth Apprenticeship Program;

Middle School Career Exploration Grants, which allow middle school students to explore STEAM curriculum;

Wavemaker Fellowship, which provides loan forgiveness to recent college graduates in STEAM fields; and

P-TECH, which allows students to get hands-on job training in high-growth fields, such as STEAM, and graduate with a high school diploma and an associate’s degree.

This week, members of the Governor’s Cabinet will embark on a series of visits that tout Rhode Island’s educational programs, work-based learning opportunities, and workforce development efforts that will support STEAM’s continued growth.

The schedule of public events is as follows:

TUESDAY, MARCH 5

Who: Ken Wagner, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education

What: Classroom discussion with Cybersecurity P-TECH students from Newport Area Career and Technical Center

When: 8:30 a.m.

Where: Community College of Rhode Island

Newport Campus, Room 213

1 John H. Chafee Boulevard, Newport, RI

Who: Scott Jensen, Director, Department of Labor and Training

What: Visit with Woonsocket Youth Center students participating in a Real Jobs Rhode Island training program through the RI Marine Trades Association

When: 4:00 p.m.

Where: Herreshoff Marine Museum

1 Burnside Street, Bristol

Who: Stefan Pryor, Commerce Secretary

What: Meeting with Wavemaker fellows

When: 6:00 p.m.

Where: Apponaug Brewing Company
334 Knight Street, Warwick, RI

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

Who: Brenda Dann-Messier, Commissioner of Postsecondary Education

What: Classroom discussion with URI College of Engineering Capstone students. The Commissioner will be joined by Dr. Raymond Wright, URI Dean of Engineering

When: 12:00 p.m.

Where: Schneider Electric

132 Fairgrounds Road, West Kingston

Throughout the month, follow along with STEAM events, resources, and information on social media, using the hashtag, #RISTEAM.